In a Study by Steele and Aronson (1995)demonstrating the Effects

question 33

Multiple Choice

In a study by Steele and Aronson (1995) demonstrating the effects of stereotype threat,African-American students performed

• A) better on a verbal section of the Graduate Record Exam when race was made salient.
• B) better on a verbal section of the Graduate Record Exam when they thought the test was diagnostic of intellectual abilities.
• C) worse on a verbal section of the Graduate Record Exam when race was made salient.
• D) worse on a verbal section of the Graduate Record Exam when they were threatened with a punishment for every wrong answer.

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Definitions:

Anthracite Coal

The highest grade of coal, known for its high carbon content, low volatility, and high energy content, used primarily for heating and in industrial processes.

Peat Coal

A precursor to coal formed from the partial decomposition of plant material in wet, acidic conditions, often used as fuel.

Synthetic Fuels

Man-made substances created to mimic traditional fossil fuels, often produced from coal, natural gas, or biomass, and intended to be a less polluting energy source.

Lignite Coal

A soft brownish coal showing traces of plant structure, the lowest grade of coal due to its relatively low heat content.